Corporate Derivatives Underwriting Associate - Dallas

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Corporate Derivatives Underwriting (CDU) Associate will act as a primary underwriter on a broad range of derivative transactions, from initial engagement through credit approval, developing independent credit views and coordinating with Sales, Credit Risk, Legal, and Derivatives Documentation teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous analytical judgment, knowledge of derivative products and documentation (ISDA master agreements, schedules, CSAs, guarantees, and credit

Qualifications

• High-judgment, high-ownership role at the intersection of markets, credit, and legal risk.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in credit or risk-related roles
• Strong understanding of corporate finance
• Strong understanding of derivative products and/or financial risk management
• Comfort engaging with legal and documentation concepts
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate clearly under time pressure
• Interest in process design, problem-solving, and platform building, not just deal execution

Responsibilities

• The Associate will act as a primary underwriter on a broad range of transactions, taking ownership of the underwriting process from initial engagement through credit approval.
• Develop independent credit views, identifying key risks and mitigants, coordinating cross-functionally with Sales, Credit Risk, Legal and Derivative Documentation teams.
• Associates are expected to go beyond summarization, applying rigorous analytical judgment to assess credit quality, challenge assumptions, and articulate clear recommendations in underwriting memoranda.
• Associates should develop and maintain strong knowledge of derivative products, exposure profiles, and legal documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, schedules, CSAs, Guarantees, and Credit Agreements).
• Associates are expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes, templates, and training materials, and to mentor junior team members

Skills

High ownership

Independent judgment

Credit risk understanding

Derivative products

Legal risk awareness

Stakeholder management

Process design

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Corporate Derivatives Underwriting (CDU) team serves as the central underwriting and risk function for interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit derivative transactions executed by corporate, financial sponsor, government, and financial institution clients of the Investment Banking division.CDU is responsible for developing independent credit views on derivative exposure, assessing transaction structure and legal documentation, and coordinating closely with Sales, Credit Risk Management, and Legal and Derivatives Documentation teams to support timely, well‑reasoned credit approval decisions. Client activity spans strategic transactions such as M&A and financings, as well as ongoing risk management programs.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate will act as a primary underwriter on a broad range of transactions, taking ownership of the underwriting process from initial engagement through credit approval. This includes developing independent credit views, identifying key risks and mitigants, coordinating cross‑functionally with Sales, Credit Risk, Legal and Derivative Documentation teams, and exercising sound judgment in fast‑moving and complex situations.

Associates are expected to go beyond summarization, applying rigorous analytical judgment to assess credit quality, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and articulate clear, well‑reasoned recommendations in underwriting memoranda.

Associates should develop and maintain a strong knowledge of derivative products, exposure profiles, and legal documentation (including ISDA Master Agreements, schedules, CSAs, Guarantees, and Credit Agreements), and understand how documentation terms affect credit outcomes and risk.

Associates are expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes, templates, and training materials, support onboarding and development of junior team members, and act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders across regions and products.

Expected Skills & Qualifications

• High‑judgment, high‑ownership role at the intersection of markets, credit, and legal risk, with responsibility and influence on outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in credit or risk‑related roles
• Strong understanding of corporate finance
• Strong understanding of derivative products and/or financial risk management
• Comfort engaging with legal and documentation concepts
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate clearly under time pressure
• Interest in process design, problem‑solving, and platform building, not just deal execution

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting related discipline
• 2-3+ yearsfinancial services experience; prior corporate finance or derivative experience preferred
• SIE, FINRA 63 and FINRA 79 qualified
• Keen interest in the financial markets
• Demonstrated technical proficiency: experience analyzing data and summarizing results to produce succinct high-impact presentations
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented